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The Crefeld School is a small-by-design, intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for grades 7-12. Crefeld empowers students to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community. A robust advisory system, challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allow students to become their best selves.  

The Crefeld School is an intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for students in grades 7 through 12. Located in the beautiful Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Crefeld empowers every student to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community. Challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allow students to become their best selves. In a school that is small by design, with a robust advisory system, students are trusted and respected as individuals, supported and challenged, and become empathetic, lifelong learners. After completing the culminating experience of Graduation by Exhibition, students have identified their passions and talents, know how to address their challenges, and are equipped to achieve their full potential in college and as engaged citizens.

Who comes to Crefeld? Smart, creative, collaborative students from varied backgrounds & walks of life, who want to take ownership of their learning, and are looking for:

• a progressive, student-centered school
• a safe school that values each student
• extra learning and/or emotional support in a college prep environment